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The Flash

2014TV-149 seasons7.8 / 10

The fastest man alive.

After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super speed. Teaming up with S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry takes on the persona of The Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, to protect his city.

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Synopsis

After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super speed. Teaming up with S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry takes on the persona of The Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, to protect his city.

Season 2 episodes

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Episode 1

The Man Who Saved Central City

41m6.8 / 10

Picking up months after the Singularity attacked Central City, Barry is still struggling to forgive himself for Eddie’s death. Concerned about putting his friends in danger, Barry has pushed everyone away and has chosen to protect the city on his own. When a meta-human named Atom Smasher attacks the city, Iris tells Barry that he needs to let his friends help him protect the citizens of Central City. Meanwhile, Cisco helps Joe with his Meta Task Force.

Episode credits

Directed by Ralph HemeckerWritten by Andrew Kreisberg, Gabrielle Stanton, Greg Berlanti, Andrew KreisbergGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Adam Copeland, Isabella Hofmann, Logan Williams, Robbie Amell, Aaron Craven

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Episode 2

Flash of Two Worlds

41m7.6 / 10

Jay Garrick, a mysterious man from Earth-2, appears at S.T.A.R. Labs with a dire warning about an evil speedster named Zoom, who is set on destroying The Flash. Barry and the team must decide if they can trust this stranger even as they face yet another powerful meta-human. Meanwhile, Joe must deal with a determined officer named Patty Spivot who wants to join his meta-human task force.

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Directed by Jesse WarnWritten by Todd Helbing, Aaron HelbingGuest stars Birkett Turton, Zach Martin, Darla Taylor, Vanessa Williams, Shantel VanSanten, Tony Todd, Victor Garber, Teddy Sears

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Episode 3

Family of Rogues

41m7.3 / 10

When Barry and the team find out Captain Cold has been kidnapped, they form an uneasy alliance with his sister, Lisa. However, Barry feels double-crossed when he finds out Snart is working with his father, Lewis Snart on a heist. Meanwhile, Joe is faced with a difficult decision.

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Directed by John F. ShowalterWritten by Katherine Walczak, Julian MeiojasGuest stars Wentworth Miller, Peyton List, Michael Ironside, Vanessa Williams, Brad Dryborough, Warren Abbott, Emanuel Fappas, Serge Jaswal

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Episode 4

The Fury of Firestorm

41m7.2 / 10

Barry and the team look for another Firestorm match for Dr. Stein. When the team meets Jefferson "Jax" Jackson, Caitlin has her reservations about whether Jax is the right match for Dr. Stein. Iris surprises Joe while Barry and Patty grow closer.

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Directed by Stefan PleszczynskiWritten by Kai Yu Wu, Joe PeracchioGuest stars Amanda Pays, Franz Drameh, Demore Barnes, Vanessa Williams, Jenna Berman, Lisa Marie DiGiacinto, Greg Kean, Simon C. Hussey

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Episode 5

The Darkness and the Light

41m7.7 / 10

Barry learns a new breacher, Dr. Light, has come through the portal and sets off to capture her. Jay tells Barry that Dr. Light was not a threat on Earth-2 and that Barry can reason with her. However, during a fight with The Flash, she blinds him and drops some shocking news about Zoom. Meanwhile, Barry and Patty go out on a date.

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Directed by Steve ShillWritten by Ben Sokolowski, Grainne GodfreeGuest stars Melise, Tom Butler, Shantel VanSanten, Tony Todd, Ciara Renée, Teddy Sears, Violett Beane

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Episode 6

Enter Zoom

40m8.1 / 10

After recent events, Barry decides it’s time to confront Zoom and comes up with a dangerous plan. Caitlin sides with Jay and deems it too dangerous for Barry to engage with the speed demon. However, Iris shows her support and brings forth a surprising ally. We see what Earth-2 Harrison Wells’ life was like before coming through the breech.

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Directed by J.J. MakaroWritten by Brooke Roberts, Gabrielle StantonGuest stars Melise, Shantel VanSanten, Zain Meghji, Tony Todd, Patrick Sabongui, Violett Beane

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Episode 7

Gorilla Warfare

41m7.2 / 10

Grodd returns to Central City and kidnaps Caitlin. Barry and team race to find her before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Cisco plans his first date with the new barista at Jitters, Kendra Saunders and Patty begins to suspect Barry is hiding something from her.

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Directed by Dermott DownsWritten by Todd Helbing, Aaron HelbingGuest stars Shantel VanSanten, Harry Han, David Sobolov, John Wesley Shipp, Chris Robson, Ciara Renée

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Episode 8

Legends of Today (I)

42m8.1 / 10

Vandal Savage arrives in Central City and sets his sights on Kendra Saunders. After Vandal attacks Kendra and Cisco, they turn to Barry for help. Realizing how dangerous Vandal is, Barry takes Kendra to Star City and asks Oliver and team to hide her until he can figure out how to stop Vandal. However, things quickly go from bad to worse when a man with wings AKA Hawkman shows up and flies off with Kendra. Meanwhile, Harrison develops a serum to make Barry run faster and asks Jay to test it out. The crossover continues on Arrow S04E08 Legends of Yesterday (II).

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Directed by Ralph HemeckerWritten by Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti, Todd Helbing, Aaron HelbingGuest stars Emily Bett Rickards, Casper Crump, Shantel VanSanten, Anna Hopkins, Michael St. John Smith, David Allan Pearson, Jack Moore, Falk Hentschel

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Episode 9

Running to Stand Still

41m7.7 / 10mid season

When Mark Mardon AKA The Weather Wizard returns to break Leonard Snart AKA Captain Cold and James Jesse AKA The Trickster out of Iron Heights, Barry must stop these rogues from taking over Central City during Christmas. Meanwhile, Joe and Iris meet Wally West.

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Directed by Kevin TancharoenWritten by Andrew KreisbergGuest stars Mark Hamill, Wentworth Miller, Shantel VanSanten, Cody Davis, Kegan Frith, Julien Durant, Conor Roche, Liam McIntyre

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Episode 10

Potential Energy

41m7.5 / 10

Now that they've grown closer, Barry considers telling Patty that he is The Flash. Meanwhile, Joe and Iris try to get to know Wally, and the team hunts down a meta-human who can slow time itself.

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Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Bryan Q. MillerGuest stars Aaron Douglas, Shantel VanSanten, Andres Joseph, Nadeen Lightbody, William Samples, Tony Todd, Matt Letscher, Patrick Sabongui

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Episode 11

The Reverse-Flash Returns

41m7.4 / 10

When Cisco gets a vibe of Eobard Thawne, Barry and the team don’t believe it. But, after an attack at Mercury Labs, Christina McGee confirms that the Reverse Flash is back. Meanwhile, Iris and Francine share a nice moment that brings Iris closer to her brother, Wally.

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Directed by Michael A. AllowitzWritten by Todd Helbing, Aaron HelbingGuest stars Amanda Pays, Aaron Douglas, Vanessa Williams, Shantel VanSanten, Chad Riley, Jeff Sanca, Matt Letscher, Morena Baccarin

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Episode 12

Fast Lane

41m7.4 / 10

Barry teams up with Wells to figure out a way to close the breaches, but they are distracted by a meta-human nicknamed Tar Pit who can transform into liquid asphalt. Iris is concerned for Wally’s safety after she finds out about his drag racing hobby. When he refuses to stop she makes a bold move that puts her in danger.

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Directed by Rachel TalalayWritten by Kai Yu Wu, Joe Peracchio, Brooke RobertsGuest stars Marco Grazzini, Teach Grant, Mathias Retamal, Sean Owen Roberts, Tony Todd, Keiynan Lonsdale

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Episode 13

Welcome to Earth-2

41m8.0 / 10

Barry, Wells and Cisco journey to Earth-2 to rescue Wells’ daughter, Jesse from Zoom. Barry is stunned when he runs into Earth-2 Iris and Joe, but nothing prepares him for meeting Killer Frost and Deathstorm. Meanwhile, back on Earth-1, Jay has to take over the Flash’s responsibilities when a meta-human nicknamed Geomancer attacks Central City.

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Directed by Millicent SheltonWritten by Katherine Walczak, Greg Berlanti, Andrew KreisbergGuest stars Adam Stafford, Demore Barnes, Zain Meghji, Katie Hayashida, Tony Todd, Michelle Harrison, Michael Rowe, Mike Carpenter

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Episode 14

Escape from Earth-2

39m7.8 / 10

On Earth-2, the team races to find Zoom's lair and asks for help from the most unexpected source. Meanwhile, back on Earth-1, Caitlin rushes to perfect Velocity-9 so that Jay can stop the Geomancer.

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Directed by J.J. MakaroWritten by Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing, David KobGuest stars Adam Stafford, Demore Barnes, Tone Bell, Romuald Hivert, Jeff Sanca, Tony Todd, Teddy Sears, Violett Beane

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Episode 15

King Shark

41m7.6 / 10

When King Shark escapes from an A.R.G.U.S. holding tank, Lyla and Diggle travel to Central City to warn The Flash. King Shark shows up at the West house and attacks Joe, Iris, Wally and Barry.

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Directed by Hanelle M. CulpepperWritten by Deric A. Hughes, Benjamin RaabGuest stars Haley Beauchamp, Spencer Graham, Sylvesta Stuart, Audrey Marie Anderson, David Hayter, Benjamin Arcé, David Ramsey, Violett Beane

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Episode 16

Trajectory

40m7.1 / 10

Having arrived in town intent on creating maximum chaos, Trajectory's antics are misinterpreted as having been perpetrated by the Flash himself. Barry thus must quickly uncover the mystery of who is the girl under the mask — as well as what is driving her mad desire for speed and destruction.

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Directed by Glen WinterWritten by Lauren Certo, Lilah VandenburghGuest stars Tone Bell, Allison Paige, Peter Brown, Ricky He, Brynne Morrison, Violett Beane, Keiynan Lonsdale, Teddy Sears

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Episode 17

Flash Back

41m7.6 / 10

After the shocking revelation that Zoom is Jay Garrick, Barry is more determined than ever to get back to Earth-2 to stop Zoom forever. Desperate to find a way to increase his speed, Barry decides to travel back in time and masquerade as his earlier self in order to get his arch-nemesis, Dr. Harrison Wells/Eobard Thawne, to teach him how to run faster. However, things don’t go as planned and Barry is stunned to face familiar foe Hartley Rathaway, as well as old friend Eddie Thawne. Iris makes peace with her past in order to embrace her future.

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Directed by Alice TroughtonWritten by Todd Helbing, Aaron HelbingGuest stars Rick Cosnett, Guy Christie, Andy Mientus, Keiynan Lonsdale, Teddy Sears

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Episode 18

Versus Zoom

41m7.6 / 10

Equipped with the tachyon device, Barry believes he is fast enough to stop Zoom and wants to open the breaches to catch him. Harry strongly advises against that plan but after Barry convinces him, Harry reveals that Cisco has the power to re-open the breach. Meanwhile, Hunter Zoloman’s painful story on Earth-2 is revealed.

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Directed by Stefan PleszczynskiWritten by David Kob, Joe PeracchioGuest stars Shaine Jones, Tatyana Forrest, Octavian Kaul, Valerie McNicol, Tony Todd, Brian McBride, Keiynan Lonsdale, Teddy Sears

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Episode 19

Back to Normal

41m7.1 / 10

A meta-human with super strength named Griffin Grey mistakes Harry for Earth-1 Harrison Wells and kidnaps him, demanding that Wells cure him from his current condition. Realizing another brilliant Wells could help track Griffin’s location, Barry asks Jesse to help. Meanwhile, Wally corners Joe about The Flash.

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Directed by John F. ShowalterWritten by Brooke Roberts, Katherine WalczakGuest stars Haig Sutherland, Merren McMahon, Anesha Bailey, Tony Todd, Violett Beane, Keiynan Lonsdale, Teddy Sears

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Episode 20

Rupture

41m7.7 / 10

Zoom arrives back on Earth-1 intent on taking over Central City. Barry and Wells come up with a plan to stop Zoom once and for all but it’s extremely dangerous. Unsure if he should take the risk, Barry reaches out to both fathers for advice. Henry is adamantly opposed to Barry risking his life again but Joe thinks he can handle it which puts the two men at odds with each other. Meanwhile, Cisco is shocked when he vibes the Earth-2 villain Rupture, who happens to be his brother Dante’s doppelganger. Rupture came to this Earth seeking justice for Reverb’s death. Iris decides she’s finally ready to open up to Barry about her feelings for him.

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Directed by Armen V. KevorkianWritten by Kai Yu Wu, Lauren CertoGuest stars Nicholas Gonzalez, Fraser Aitcheson, Chris Webb, Tony Todd, John Wesley Shipp, Sonia Beeksma, Patrick Sabongui, Violett Beane

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Episode 21

The Runaway Dinosaur

41m7.7 / 10

With Barry gone, the team must figure out a way to handle the return of an old enemy - Girder. Realizing Girder is retracing his steps from his last attack, Iris volunteers to act as bait to trap him in S.T.A.R. Labs. Meanwhile, Barry fights to return to his old life.

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Directed by Kevin SmithWritten by Zack StentzGuest stars Greg Finley, Jason Mewes, Amy Goodmurphy, Tony Todd, John Wesley Shipp, Michelle Harrison, Violett Beane, Keiynan Lonsdale

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Episode 22

Invincible

41m7.9 / 10

After Zoom unleashes an army of Earth-2 meta-humans on Central City, Barry is shaken when he sees their leader is the Black Canary’s Earth-2 doppelganger, the Black Siren. Meanwhile, Wally takes to the streets to help The Flash stop the meta-humans, which worries Joe. Iris and Henry are concerned about Barry taking on Zoom.

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Directed by Jesse WarnWritten by Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti, Brooke Roberts, David KobGuest stars Amanda Pays, Katie Cassidy, Tony Todd, Mia Fiona Kut, John Wesley Shipp, Rhys Williams, Patrick Sabongui, Violett Beane

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Episode 23

The Race of His Life

42m7.8 / 10finale

After Zoom reveals his true plan, Barry vows to do whatever it takes to stop him.

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Directed by Antonio NegretWritten by Todd Helbing, Aaron HelbingGuest stars Gary Hetherington, Tony Todd, Michelle Harrison, John Wesley Shipp, Violett Beane, Keiynan Lonsdale, Teddy Sears

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about The Flash

Cast

Grant GustinBarry Allen / The Flash
Danielle PanabakerDr. Caitlin Snow / Killer Frost
Danielle NicoletCecile Horton
Candice PattonIris West-Allen
Hartley SawyerRalph Dibny / Elongated Man
Brandon McKnightChester P. Runk
Jesse L. MartinJoe West
Tom FeltonDr. Julian Albert

Credits

Created by
Geoff Johns, Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
184
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • The CWUnited States
  • Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
  • Berlanti ProductionsUnited States
  • DC EntertainmentUnited States
  • DCUnited States

Themes

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